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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for natural resources & conservation majors, UMass Amherst came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #55 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 natural resources & conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UMass Amherst. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a associate's degree in natural resources & conservation from UMass Amherst. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a associate's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 150 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 20 |
| Forestry | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 824 |
| Engineering | 686 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 303 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 251 |
| Physical Sciences | 177 |
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